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Spicy Vietnamese Beef-Noodle Soup
 
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Prep Time: 17 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 47 Minutes
Servings: 9
Star anise is a star-shaped, dark brown pod that is commonly used as a flavoring for Chinese teas. It can be found in Asian markets and some supermarkets.
Ingredients:
2 ounces dried rice noodles (about 1 cup cooked noodles)
4 cups water
2 (14-ounce) cans low-salt beef broth
3 star anise
2 green onions, trimmed and quartered
1 (1-inch) piece peeled fresh ginger, quartered
1 serrano chile, minced
1 2 ounces (1/2-inch-thick) boneless sirloin steak, trimmed and thinly sliced
1 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup sliced fresh basil
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Directions:
1. Place noodles in a large bowl. Cover with boiling water, and let stand 10 minutes. Drain.
2. Combine 4 cups water and next 5 ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes. Strain mixture through a sieve into a bowl. Discard solids.
3. Return broth mixture to pan. Bring to a boil. Add rice noodles; cook 4 minutes. Add steak; reduce heat, and simmer 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in green onions and next 3 ingredients. Top each serving evenly with basil and lime juice.
By RecipeOfHealth.com